Watauga, Tennessee Population 2022
Watauga is a city located in Carter County Tennessee. Watauga has a 2020 population of 377. Watauga is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 379 in 2010.
The average household income in Watauga is $41,735 with a poverty rate of 26.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $823 per month, and the median house value is $112,500. The median age in Watauga is 43.1 years, 34.4 years for males, and 48 years for females.
Watauga Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wataugawas:
- White: 93.73%
- Two or more races: 3.59%
- Black or African American: 2.69%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 93.73% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 3.59% |
Watauga Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 2.91 | 88.8 |
| Married | 89 | 4.25 | 96.6 |
| Male | 8 | 3.38 | 100 |
| Female | 54 | 4.56 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.11 | 96.6 |
4.05
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 42.53% |
| Some College | 96 | 16.87% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 12.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 10.54% |
Watauga Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| White | 523 | 450 | 105 |
| Black | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
Watauga Language by Age
Watauga Language
96.55% of Watauga residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.45% of the population.
Watauga Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 730 | 207 | 28.36% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
26.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.07%
Male Poverty Rate
18.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Watauga
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watauga is White, with 28.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watauga is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.74%.
Watauga Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Watauga Married by Age and Sex
Watauga Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Watauga Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 18.60% |
Watauga Veterans by Education
19.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.33%
Born in Watauga
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
3.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.93% of Watauga residents were born in the United States, with 66.33% having been born in Tennessee. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 379 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 377 | -2 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 377 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 376 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 372 | -4 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 370 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 372 | 2 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 373 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 373 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 374 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 375 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 376 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 377 | 1 | 0.27% |